§ 53-7-305. Authority of Commissioner to Promulgate Tolerance Regulations
The commissioner shall promulgate regulations setting forth tolerances for biological residues in or on animals or animal products that are consistent with tolerances adopted under authority of the Tennessee Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, compiled in chapter 1 of this title and the Tennessee Meat and Poultry Inspection Act, compiled in part 2 of this […]
§ 53-7-306. Violation of Provisions — Penalties
A violation of this part is a Class C misdemeanor.
§ 53-7-307. Injunctive Relief
In addition to the remedies provided in this part, the commissioner may apply to any chancery court, and the chancery court shall have jurisdiction, for a temporary or permanent injunction restraining any person from violating this part, regardless of whether or not there exists an adequate remedy at law.
§ 53-8-201. Short Title
This part shall be known as the “Tennessee Retail Food Safety Act.”
§ 53-8-202. Purpose
It is the purpose of this part to ensure that foods offered for public consumption in Tennessee are safe as prepared, processed, served, packaged, and delivered. Food service establishments that are located within retail food stores are subject to this part and exempt from regulation in accordance with title 68, chapter 14, part 7.
§ 53-8-203. Part Definitions
As used in this part: “Alteration” shall be defined by rule, but shall not mean function replacement that equals or makes better the existing operation of the facility; “Commissioner” means the commissioner of agriculture, the commissioner’s duly authorized representative, and in the event of the commissioner’s absence or vacancy in the office of commissioner, the […]
§ 53-8-204. Authority of Commissioner
The commissioner is authorized to: Carry out or cause to be carried out all provisions of this part; Collect all fees established pursuant to this part and apply the fees in accordance with the procedures of the department of finance and administration to the necessary and incidental costs of the administration of this part. Nothing […]
§ 53-8-205. Appropriation of Moneys
All moneys coming into the state treasury pursuant to this part from fees, fines, and penalties shall be appropriated to the department for the payment of necessary expenses incident to the administration of this part, as determined by the commissioner. Any unexpended balance of the fund in any fiscal year shall be retained by the […]
§ 53-7-218. Exclusive Method of Reviewing Orders of Commissioner — Disposition of Confiscated Property
The remedy and procedure provided in § 53-7-217 shall be the exclusive method of reviewing all orders of the commissioner issued pursuant to the hearing authorized by this part and shall be the sole remedy of any petitioner or claimant. No judge or any court shall have the authority or jurisdiction to interfere by replevin, […]
§ 53-7-219. Fees for Licenses and Inspections
The fee for licenses and inspection issued pursuant to this part shall be set by rule pursuant to § 43-1-703.